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Solar Eclipse 2017 at the South Carolina State Museum

Fri., Aug. 18 – Sun., Aug. 20

On August 21, 2017 Columbia, SC will be one of the best places to witness the Solar Eclipse of 2017. The South Carolina State Museum will be hosting a weekend-long celebration of eclipse activities, exhibitions and shows all leading up to solar eclipse totality which occurs at 2:41pm on Mon., Aug. 21.

PLEASE NOTE:
General public and member tickets to Total Solar Eclipse Day on Aug. 21 at the State Museum are SOLD OUT. The museum will be CLOSED to non-ticket holders on this day.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, causing the Moon to temporarily cast its shadow on Earth. Solar eclipses happen about twice a year and total eclipses are only visible to those located in the path of the Moon’s shadow as it crosses the Earth. Columbia is located close to the center of this path of totality, which is less than 100 miles wide. A total solar eclipse has not been visible from the United States since 1979, which has some astronomy fans referring to this event as the “Great American Eclipse.”

If you are interested in learning more about this eclipse, visit greatamericaneclipse.com for maps, eclipse history, videos and more.